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'''Mayilsamy''' (2 October 1965 – 19 February 2023) was an Indian [[Tamil cinema|Tamil actor]] and [[comedian]] who primarily played supporting roles. Appearing in many [[Tamil films]], he was also a regular guest judge on |
'''Mayilsamy''' (2 October 1965 – 19 February 2023) was an Indian [[Tamil cinema|Tamil actor]] and [[comedian]] who primarily played supporting roles. Appearing in many [[Tamil films]], he was also a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=All you want to know about #Mayilsami |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/mayilsami.html}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Revision as of 13:53, 19 February 2023
Mayilsamy | |
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மயில்சாமி | |
| Born | R Mayilsamy 2 October 1965 Sathiyamangalam, composite Coimbatore District, Madras State (now in Erode district, Tamil Nadu), India |
| Died | 19 February 2023 (aged 57) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 1984–2023 |
| Relatives | K. Pitchandi (father-in-law) Aishwarya (daughter-in-law) |
Mayilsamy (2 October 1965 – 19 February 2023) was an Indian Tamil actor and comedian who primarily played supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films, he was also a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai.[1]
Career
Mayilsamy was a popular[citation needed] veteran of television in the South Indian entertainment industry, known for his impeccable comic timing.[citation needed] He mostly played supporting character roles in popular Tamil daily soaps and Tamil movies. Mayilsamy was also an acclaimed stage performer, stand-up comedian, TV host, and theatre artist[citation needed]. Mayilsamy was involved in various stage performances and in theatres from his early childhood days and performed and travelled across Tamil Nadu with a local famous comedy troupe.[citation needed] He also performed in a series of stand-up comedy releases, including "Sirippoo Sirrippu". Mayilsamy made his debut on Tamil television as the host and judge of the popular comedy show Asathapovathu Yaaru, which aired on Sun TV.[2]
Personal life
In October 2009, Mayilsamy announced that his son Arumainayagam was ready to act in films, and gave him the stage name of Anbu.[3]
Death
Mayilsamy died in Chennai on 19 February 2023 due to cardiac arrest.[4]
Partial filmography
Films
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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| 1996 | Marmadesam (Ragasiyam) | Santhanakrishnan | Sun TV |
| 2003 | Comedy Time | Host | Sun TV |
| 2005 | Timekku comedy | Host | Jaya TV |
| 2019 | Lollupa | Host | Sun TV |
Voice Artist
- 1992 - Kasthuri Manjal for Vadivelu
- 1996 - Selva for Manivannan
- 2001 - Ullam Kollai Poguthae
- 2004 - New for Brahmanandam, Ali
References
- ^ "All you want to know about #Mayilsami".
- ^ "Kollywood Comedian Mayilsamy Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
- ^ "Mayilsamy's son Nandu ready for his show". 29 October 2009.
- ^ "Kollywood mourns the demise of actor Mayilsamy". The Times of India. 19 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "'Sigai' movie review: A whodunit that over-emphasises its message". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 April 2021.